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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,184.55, 6,282.02 and 2,605.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,184.55, 6,282.02 and 2,605.59 is: 3,911.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,184.55 : 6,282.02 = 2,605.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,184.55/6,282.02 = 2,605.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,184.55x = 6,282.02 × 2,605.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,184.55x = 16,368,375.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,368,375.01/4,184.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.62

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